C8.7 Marine Engine Caterpillar


Fuel Manifold (Rail) - Remove and Install

Usage:

C8.7 CS7

Removal Procedure

Start By:

  1. Remove the valve mechanism cover.

------ WARNING! ------

Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal injury or death.

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NOTICE

Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.

Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information.

Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.





    Illustration 1g03856542

  1. Thoroughly clean the area around fuel manifold (5) .

  1. Disconnect the harness assembly from fuel pressure sensor (4) .

  1. Remove bolt (2) and tubes (1) .

  1. Remove bolts (3) and the spacers.

  1. Remove fuel manifold (5) from the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure


NOTICE

Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training.

Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information.

Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system.


    Note: Ensure that all ports on the fuel manifold are capped. Ensure that the fuel manifold is externally clean and free from damage.

    Note: Do not install a fuel manifold that has not been capped. All caps must be left in place until the fuel injection lines are installed.




    Illustration 2g03856542

  1. Install fuel manifold (5) in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 23 ± 2 N·m (204 ± 18 lb in).

  1. Replace the filters for primary fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary (Water Separator) Element - Replace" for the correct procedure.

  1. Replace the filters for secondary fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace" for the correct procedure.

  1. Remove the air from the fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for more information.
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